Gentle Spirit Christian Church

One Is the Loneliest Number

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 17:11-19
Can none be found to come back and give glory to God except this outsider? (Verse 18)

When Simple Is Very Hard

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: James 5
Friends, don’t complain about each other. A far greater complaint could be lodged against you, you know. The Judge is standing just around the corner. (Verse 9)

Living in the Red Zone

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: James 4:1-17
In fact, if you know the right thing to do and don’t do it, that, for you, is evil. (Verse 17)

Who Is Wise?

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: James 3:13-18
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (Verse 17)

Worrying About the Wrong Things

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 10:38-42
... and getting yourself worked up over nothing. (Verse 41)

A Prayer For Healing

Rev. Paul M. Turner and the congregation of Atlanta's Gentle Spirit Christian Church offer a prayer for those affected by the tragedies in Dallas, Minnesota, Baton Rouge and Orlando.

The Road to Jericho

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 10:25-37
What do you think? Which of the three became a neighbor to the man attacked by robbers? (Verse 36)

Being a Realist

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 10:1-11
When you enter a home, greet the family, "Peace." If your greeting is received, then it’s a good place to stay. But if it’s not received, take it back and get out. Don’t impose yourself. (Verses 5-6)

Where Was God in Orlando?

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 8:26-39
Later, a great many people from the Gerasene countryside got together and asked Jesus to leave — too much change, too fast, and they were scared. (Verse 37)

How To Respond to the Tragedy in Orlando

A conversation between Rev. Paul M. Turner and Vicar Alyce Keener of Atlanta's Gentle Spirit Christian Church on the subject of a Christian and LGBT response to the tragedy in Orlando.